Sight Seeing In Town

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Piseth

1- Central Market (Phsar Thorm Thmei)
The Central Market was built in 1935 during the height of the France colonel administration. From the very beginning, this unique Art Deco structure has been a prominent landmark in the heart of Phnom Penh. The name Phsar Thmei actually means New Market but because of its prime location, [...]

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WEB LINKS TO CAMBODIAN MINISTRIES AND AGENCIES

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Piseth

Government Organizations

Office of the Coucil of Minister
Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries
Ministry of Commerce
Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Ministry of Education Youth and Sports
Ministry of Environment
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Industrial Mines and Energy
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Information
Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and [...]

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Events and Festivals

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Piseth

JANUARY

January 1

The International New Year Day

Public Holiday

January 7

Prampy Makara Day

Public Holiday

MACH

March 8

International Women’s Day

Public Holiday

APRIL

April 14-16

Khmer’s New Year (Bonn Chaul Chhnam)

Khmer New Year spans four days after the end of harvest.  It’s a time of merriment where Cambodia spring clean their homes, make offerings and play traditional games such as Boh Angkunh, Chaol Chhoung, [...]

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All Phnom Penh Governors

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Piseth

CHRONOLOGY OF THE GOVERNORS FROM
(1979-PRESENT)

H.E KEP CHUKTEMA
(2003-PRESENT)
H.E CHEA SOPHARA
(1999-2003)

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H.E CHHIM SEAKLENG
(1993-1998)

MR. SIM KA
(1992-1993)

MR. HOK LUNDY
(1990-1992)

MR. THONG KHON
(1985-1990)

MR. KEO CHANDA
(1982-1985)

MR. CHAN VENN
(1980-1982)

MR. KHANG SARIN
(1979-1980)
Source: http://www.phnompenh.gov.kh

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Phnom Penh

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Piseth

Phnom Penh (Khmer: ភ្នំពេញ, official Romanization: Phnum Pénh; pronounced [pʰnum pɯɲ]) is the capital and largest city of Cambodia. It is also the capital of the Phnom Penh municipality. It is an economic, industrial, commercial, cultural, tourist and historical center.
Once known as the “Pearl of Asia” in the 1920s, Phnom Penh, along with Siem Reap, [...]

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